Hiddink gets his first taste of Russia

New Russia coach Guus Hiddink got his first taste of the job by making a whistle-stop tour of the capital this week. The Dutchman began his 2-1/2-year stint as Russia's first foreign manager by visiting the Russian FA headquarters and meeting fellow...

New Russia coach Guus Hiddink got his first taste of the job by making a whistle-stop tour of the capital this week.

The Dutchman began his 2-1/2-year stint as Russia's first foreign manager by visiting the Russian FA headquarters and meeting fellow coaches, the national team's staff and officials.

Accompanied by his wife Elizabeth, Hiddink also toured famous Moscow landmarks such as the Kremlin and Red Square. He even had time to make a quick trip to St Petersburg to watch local side Zenit take on Russian champions CSKA Moscow in a key premier league encounter on Wednesday.

According to media reports, Hiddink will earn close to $3 million per year and Chelsea's billionaire owner Roman Abramovich, who was responsible for luring the Dutchman to Russia, will also help to pay his salary.

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